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CBD Overview

Posted by Dianne G on 30 May 2017 at 10:44 am
If you ask anybody if they ever heard about medicinal marijuana, they will most probably tell you that it is already old news, that one should be a fool not to have heard about the medicinal usage of this plant. Even though in several American and European states medicinal marijuana has been legalized, in certain parts of the world, this subject seems to be quite taboo. Reply
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Definite Medicinal PropertiesPosted by LibranFlight on 16 Jul 2017 at 1:35 pm
I am living proof of the benefit of CBD's - I made my own medicated coconut oil and was able to use this oil to quit drinking AND smoking tobacco, not only that, but it has helped me with pain (infected cracked tooth), anxiety (had my whole life) and insomnia (related to anxiety) all with NO risk to my health or organs. Even aspirin can kill you, my oil couldn't hurt me no matter how much I consume.

Anybody who says different is either a liar or ill informed.

And this is from someone who used to drink alcohol to excess while looking down on those "pot heads".

Everybody with any pain or anxiety or needing to kick an addiction could benefit from this natural remedy, and I urge you to all open your minds to the possibility that you can heal yourself without risking new (prescribed) addictions or dangerous side effects. Reply
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CBD User (Inhaler And Sublingual User)Posted by Chris on 17 Jul 2017 at 3:44 pm
I've started using CBD Oil for a little more than 2 weeks now, both inhalation (through a vape) and through Sublingual drops. Here's my testimony.

I suffer severe anxiety and depression. I have ADHD Inattentiveness, and I smoked 2 packs of Newports a day. Objectively speaking, I'm a 7.5, but I wake up in the mornings normally filled with numbness and self loathing. I would look in a mirror and want to break it, because I hated what I would see every morning. My relationship strains tends to come from my insecurities about myself and trauma from my past relationships. Even though I know I have nothing to worry about with my current relationship, my past usually haunts me. At work, I'm known as the hyper, energetic one, which they ironically love, but they would like me to calm down from time to time.

When I started vaping the CBD, within the first few days, I'm significantly calmer. To a point where people ask me if I'm alright. And for once in my life, I actually meant it when I said "Yeah. I'm feeling great actually." I used to smoke 2 packs of Newports a day, easily, and I've noticed that my urge to actually want to smoke has dropped, as long as I'm under the effects of the oil.

When my Anxiety and Depression would hit me at it's worst, I would try the sublingual method, and in about 10-15 minutes, I feel those thoughts go away. I would even try acknowledging those thoughts and my brain wouldn't even allow it. This is the happiest and calmest I've ever been, and I haven't seem to have any side effects yet. Reply
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Cbd OilPosted by Mike Smith on 19 Jul 2017 at 11:00 am
How do you know what strength of cbd to use? Reply
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CBD OILPosted by Heidi on 19 Jul 2017 at 4:01 pm
I have just recently started CBD oil along with my pain medication due to the FDA knows my pain better than I . With the reduction of morphine my pain was a 9 all the time. Shaking vomiting confusion all due to pain. Within 4 days of taking 30mg per day everyday along with my regular medication I was greatly surprised that my pain has been reduced by at least 75% going from a constant 9 for two months I was stunned when I got up this morning. I would say a 5 right now. I can't believe the difference I haven't stepped on my left leg with out holding my breath in 13 years. I am so grateful that my kids were so willing for me to try it and then so excited when it actually worked I was giving up and now I don't have to. Awesome product Reply
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CBD Canabis Ointment For My Atheritis And Its Is Working Well So far Posted by Vivienne Brugmans on 21 Jul 2017 at 2:57 pm
I use it just a little to rub into my joints in my neck knee and hands ..and it is working .and only used for a few days Reply
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CBD Oil MiraclesPosted by Linda on 24 Jul 2017 at 5:52 am
I was on Norco for over 10 years due to DDD (degenerative disk disease) and hip problems. My husband knew I wanted to get off of the Norco and brought home one day some CBD gummies. I tried it for a week and my norco was cut in half. We then bought some from a company online in pure oil form and within 3 days I was off the Norco. This stuff is amazing and it works. Reply
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Pain ManagementPosted by Graham Skingley on 30 Jul 2017 at 10:42 am
Can CBD help with trigeminal neuralgia?
and can it be used in conjunction with other (prescribed) medication?
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12 - Step Recovery And CBD Oil.Posted by Tommyguns on 1 Aug 2017 at 5:22 am
I've been addicted to drugs, in one form or another, for over 40 years. I've had at least one serious go-around with almost everything out there, including marijuana, opiates, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, etc. In short, drugs have made my life a living hell. I've finally gotten involved in a 12 - Step program of recovery and in 9 months, I've gone from being nearly homeless, penniless and wishing I could simply just die, to becoming a productive, active and acceptable member of society. I'm very grateful for everything I've been given in recovery. Yesterday, I was given a chance to begin a daily regimen of the use of CBD oil in order to decrease the chronic pain I have due to physical problems, lessen my anxiety level, help me to sleep, etc. CBD oil is being presented as some sort of panacea, the answer to just about anything that ails us. This fact alone brings up many questions about the validity of such statements. The cost is exorbitant, the ethical administration of the companies themselves is in question, and the risk to recovering addicts such as myself is too great. No one is there to assume any liability should it fail to meet our expectations, or if it proves to be just one more form of drug to use in place of our own specific drug of choice. I'm simply not willing to bet my very life on it! Reply
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High Quality CBD Hemp Oil DropsPosted by Hempcbd on 2 Aug 2017 at 2:04 am
I use the CBD which helps me, I feel great! I believe this product. Reply
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I Am Also Curious What You Can Still Safely Take Along With CBD All The While Trying To Stop The Original MedsPosted by Kim Griffith on 2 Aug 2017 at 8:39 pm
Lately, I have been reading more literature on these products and I am beginning to wonder if they may be worth trying. I have had my fair share of medical problems and issues, like a double "S" curve scoliosis that was corrected by total fusion and 2 Harrington rods at the age of 14 (I'm now 56), 2 ruptured disc, 13 athroscopic surgeries on both knees, left knee ACL/PCL repair, right shoulder torn rotary cuff, excision trapezium of Left thumb with interpositional arthroplasty, carpal tunnel surgery on each wrist and the one that caught me off guard and I am still not over the shock: An ER visit where they found my body was in septic shock, endocarditis, fluid around heart,104 fever, heart being squeezed from the fluid and that fluid was infected. One that was found out, they sent me to a trauma hospital for almost 3 weeks fighting for my life to get better enough to fly me to UAB to have a heart surgeon the next day. My sternum, collar bones, and ribs still hurt most each day and tylenol no help, no IBUPROPHEN, bc of bood thinners. I have days when I wake up with and head ache and 4 days later it is still there. If my life wasn't so comical you could get down about it.
I would like someone to give some specific about what they take along with the CBD and if the CBD and these Rx meds cause unexpected reactions or problems. Reply
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DosagePosted by Susie on 16 Aug 2017 at 8:31 am
How much, how often, what kind, and for how long did you use CDB before you were completely sober? Reply
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Parkinson's DISEASEPosted by Charlene on 17 Aug 2017 at 5:23 am
My husband tried the CBD THC oil and still has pain still stutters and sleeps a lot. So I don't believe this stuff is helping him at all. I've read about it I believed in it and now once again I was let down by medical people. He went twice the first time they sent him away, the second time they gave him a pill. I am so upset. Reply
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Cbd OilPosted by Virginia on 17 Aug 2017 at 7:46 pm
Will it work for Parkinson and stroke/heart attacks? Had both in the same day. Reply
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CBD Vape OilPosted by Anthony on 19 Aug 2017 at 7:14 am
CBD has helped thousands of people with sleep issues, anxiety, pain relief, and much more! Reply
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Can CBD Oil Be Used With Prescribed MedicationPosted by Gail on 21 Aug 2017 at 12:04 pm
I would like to know if CBD oil can be used with prescription medications? What is the daily dosage? It does not indicate on bottle! Reply
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Hemp CBD With .03 THC = No High And Still WorksPosted by Leaflifeoilkm on 22 Aug 2017 at 8:02 pm
I use and sell Hemp CBD oil with so little THC there is no high associated with it. It has helped me to get past issues I have had for years. There are different brands and different ways of taking it. The one I use is nano-enhanced and the absorption is so much higher than some of the others out there. What a difference I have seen since using it for me and friends. Reply
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Hemp CBD With .03 THC = No High And Still WorksPosted by Leaflifeoilkm on 22 Aug 2017 at 8:13 pm
I use and sell Hemp CBD oil with so little THC there is no high associated with it. It has helped me to get past issues I have had for years. There are different brands and different ways of taking it. The one I use is nano-enhanced and the absorption is so much higher than some of the others out there. What a difference I have seen since using it for me and friends. Reply
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Share PleasePosted by Wanda on 25 Aug 2017 at 2:44 pm
Will you share how you mix your coconut oil mixture and how you used it? Would love to quit smoking and have health issues that western medicine can't seem to cure. Thanks and Congrats to you !!!! Reply
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CBD OILPosted by SBB on 2 Sep 2017 at 5:19 am
Could anyone provide more info on how you used CBD oil to kick the alcohol habit? Reply
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CBD Oil UsesPosted by Julie on 3 Sep 2017 at 5:24 am
A very useful article. I myself have used organic CBD oil and have found it extremely useful in combating anxiety and panic attacks. I would recommend this to anyone suffering from a similar condition Reply
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CBD OilPosted by Sue on 4 Sep 2017 at 4:55 am
I noticed there was no discussion about the use of CBD oil for glaucoma in the article. Is it because it doesn't help relieve symptoms of this disease? Since I was diagnosed with glaucoma about a year ago and my eye sight is getting worse, I would really like to hear about CBD oil and glaucoma. Reply
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CBD OilPosted by Love Cannabis on 5 Sep 2017 at 4:46 am
I use CBD oil which helps me, I feel great! I believe in this product. Reply
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Chronic Pain/ And OilPosted by Joanne on 5 Sep 2017 at 12:26 pm
Found the article to be very informative. Reply
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Effects For Mental HealthPosted by Patty on 16 Sep 2017 at 12:38 pm
I don't know enough about this for PTSD and panic disorder and was wondering if anyone has any more info. Or about side effects? Thanks Reply
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CBD For AnxietyPosted by Jason on 23 Sep 2017 at 4:28 pm
I began dealing with anxiety on a cognitive level for 3 months now. I get chest pains, arm aches, chest tightness and I also get feelings of disassertion from my body. This is no fun to go through. When I get sensations, I begin to think I'm having a heart attack then I panic.

I am seeking therapy (which is helpful), I riverside 5 days a week and I'm eating better. I've always been a recreational pot smoker smoking mostly sativa as a "night cap". I realize that sativa also triggers anxiety. I've switched to Indica since., but only at night to sleep well.

I discovered CBD about 6 weeks ago and can say that it has greatly helped suppress panic attacks. I use the tincture drops (3 under my tongue and wait 3 min). I use a 20:1 ratio.

I don't feel any side effects except for seldom sleepiness. I also vape through the day.

CBD is very helpful to my anxiety and to know it is by my side in case of a panic attack makes me feel so much better. I highly recommend it. Reply
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